To Be Found in Christ: A Study in Philippians

by Christian Sarmiento

Overview

Engage Paul's letter to the Philippians in a new way, and discover the heart of the apostle's calling and mission. Christian Sarmiento takes readers on a verse-by-verse journey through Philippians and demonstrates that the key to a fulfilled and holy Christian life is To Be Found in Christ. Each chapter contains a devotional reflection on the daily Philippians scripture, space for journaling, additional scriptures to add context to the reflection, and a prayer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780834136076
Publisher:	Nazarene Publishing House
Publication date:	10/01/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	640 KB

Table of Contents

Foreword 9

Unit 1 An Old Man, a Young Man, and Ordinary People

1 Paul and Timothy 12

2 Holy People? 15

3 Ministering with Our Authorities 18

4 Grace and Peace 21

5 For Free! 23

6 Complete Health 26

7 I Will Pray for You 29

8 When Joy Is Extinguished 31

9 Intimate Communion 34

10 Unchangeable Convictions 37

11 Beginning of Beginnings 40

12 The Excellent Work 43

13 God Continues to Work in My Life 45

14 Participants in Grace 48

15 Witness? 50

16 Witnesses of What? 53

17 Biblical Prosperity 56

18 Abundant Insight and Knowledge 58

19 Positive Consequences 61

20 Living Baskets, Full of Fruit 63

21 Spreading the News 66

22 I Cannot Go Unnoticed 69

23 Results of Being Focused on the Mission (1) 71

24 Results of Being Focused on the Mission (2) 73

25 Player + Provision or the Spirit = Deliverance 76

26 Living Magnifying Glasses 79

27 Only One Focus 82

28 The Greatest Dilemma 84

29 In Christ Hope Is Not Lost 86

30 Firm and in One Spirit 88

31 Christian Perspective on Suffering 90

Unit 2 The Mind of Christ, the Model for Christians

32 Request for Disciples Who Follow Christ 94

33 An Attitude That Hinders Us 97

34 Full Concentration 100

35 Position or Rank? 103

36 Jesus Did Not Cling to His Position 106

37 He Made Himself Nothing 108

38 Complete Humility 111

39 Full Identification with Humanity 114

40 He Humbled Himself 117

41 Death on a Cross 119

42 Consequences of Doing the Will of God 121

43 The Highest Name 123

44 The Fruit of Love and Radical Obedience 125

45 Confession 128

46 Taking Care of the Best Gift 131

47 The Action of Maintaining Ourselves Holy 134

48 Be Careful with Grumbling 137

49 Allow Jesus to Shine through You 140

50 Shining in the Darkness 143

51 Disciple Someone 146

52 Hope and Personal Affairs 149

53 Faithful Disciple 151

Unit 3 Dangers in the Church

54 Continued Teaching 156

55 Trust in What Cannot Be Trusted 159

56 Dependence 162

57 Purpose 165

58 Found in Christ 168

59 Martyrdom? 171

60 Two Deaths, One Resurrection 174

61 The Prize of the Supreme Calling of God in Christ Jesus 177

62 Not Perfect Yet 180

63 Testimony + Unity = Effective Discipleship 183

64 Enemies of Christ 185

Unit 4 Healthy Counsel

65 Paul's Pride, His Disciples 190

66 Fighting Between Christians 192

67 Incredible Advice 195

68 How Do My Loved Ones Know Me? 197

69 Lord, Teach Us to Pray 200

70 Captive in Christ 203

71 Peace 206

72 Contentment 208

73 I Am Not Superman 210

74 Taking Care of Our Pastors 213

75 The Results of Generosity 216

76 Holy People Who Hug 219

77 Thank You for Your Grace! 222